RENO, Nev. – Denise Rohan of Wisconsin became the first woman to be elected American Legion national commander, and Past National Commander Fang Wong of the Department of New York got to administer the oath of office.

American Legion National Vice Commander V. James Troiola, a past New York Department commander, and National Commander Charles Schmidt salute as the 99th National Convention parade passes the viewing booth in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. (BELOW) The New York delegation marched in the parade, along with Legion Family members from across the country. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

UTICA — Young baseball players in the New York State American Legion Baseball Tournament spent a pre-tournament day visiting military veterans in the nursing home and the military rehab center at Sitrin Health Care on July 24.